Malicious Process Detection: User Defined Malware Running

critical Nessus Plugin ID 65548

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Synopsis

Nessus detected potentially unwanted processes on the remote host.

Description

The checksum of one or more running processes on the remote Windows host matches one of the signatures provided using the 'Provide your own list... (optional)' preferences (found under the 'Malware Settings
- Hash and Allowlist Files' Preference Type) in the scan policy.

Verify that the remote processes are legitimate and authorized in your environment.

Solution

Uninstall the remote software if it does not match your security policy, and investigate your network for further signs of a breach.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 65548

File Name: wmi_malware_user_md5s.nbin

Version: 1.227

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 3/14/2013

Updated: 11/12/2024

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows

Required KB Items: malscan/enabled

Detections

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